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Sleep, rest and relaxation are important for a healthy mind and body. Your body needs time to rest and repair a day's activity. |
Can't sleep?Everyone finds it hard to sleep occasionally but some people suffer more from others. You might be having trouble sleeping because... You're ill You're worried or stressed out You're kept up by noise or bad dreams You've taken taken drugs, been smoking or have drunk too much caffeine You're really excited about something You're sleeping somewhere new You're uncomfortable or too hot or cold You're hungry |
Here are some things that can help:Talk to someone about what's worrying you or make a list of your worries and ideas of how you could tackle them. This can make things seem a bit more manageable Get a regular sleep pattern - go to bed and get up at the same times every day Try to wind down before you go to bed. Try reading a book, listening to music or having a hot bath. Whatever it takes for you to relax. Exercise during the day. This makes your body tired which should help you sleep. But try not to exercise just before you go to bed as you might find it hard to settle. Have a hot drink like hot milk before you go to bed. DON'T drink anything with caffeine in such as tea or coffee as this will keep you up. If you're hungry, have a snack. If you've been having bad dreams, talk to someone about them. This can help you to understand why you might be having them. If you're worried about being unable to sleep or find yourself really sleepy during the day, talk to your doctor or nurse. |
